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jon34
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I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

 
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Anonymous
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I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

Hi there, Jon.

 

We can wipe out your data if your account is still under the 90-day subscription. Please see this article for the steps: Delete your data and start over in QuickBooks Online

 

If it's not, you can sign up for a new account. Then, export and import your lists (chart of accounts, customers/vendors and product and services).

 

Let's export the lists from the old account:

  1. Click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Export Data
  3. In the Reports tab, select General ledger and click on Export to Excel.
  4. Save the data on your computer.

To sign up for a new account: 

  1. Go to this page: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/
  2. Choose a plan.
  3. Scroll at the bottom and click on Sign in to add a company to an existing account. 
  4. Enter your QuickBooks Online user ID and password. 
  5. Set up your new account.

Then, let's import the lists:

  1. Click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Import Data.
  3. Select Bank Data, Customers, Vendors, Chart of Accounts, or Products and Services.
  4. Browse the saved lists in Excel from the old account.
  5. Click on Next and continue to import.

I've got an article with more steps for you to follow: Move your lists to QuickBooks Online

 

You can also check out this link for more topics on how to set up your new account. We are here to help if you have other questions. 

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Anonymous
Not applicable

I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

Hi there, Jon.

 

We can wipe out your data if your account is still under the 90-day subscription. Please see this article for the steps: Delete your data and start over in QuickBooks Online

 

If it's not, you can sign up for a new account. Then, export and import your lists (chart of accounts, customers/vendors and product and services).

 

Let's export the lists from the old account:

  1. Click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Export Data
  3. In the Reports tab, select General ledger and click on Export to Excel.
  4. Save the data on your computer.

To sign up for a new account: 

  1. Go to this page: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/
  2. Choose a plan.
  3. Scroll at the bottom and click on Sign in to add a company to an existing account. 
  4. Enter your QuickBooks Online user ID and password. 
  5. Set up your new account.

Then, let's import the lists:

  1. Click on the Gear icon.
  2. Select Import Data.
  3. Select Bank Data, Customers, Vendors, Chart of Accounts, or Products and Services.
  4. Browse the saved lists in Excel from the old account.
  5. Click on Next and continue to import.

I've got an article with more steps for you to follow: Move your lists to QuickBooks Online

 

You can also check out this link for more topics on how to set up your new account. We are here to help if you have other questions. 

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

@jon34 

As an additional option, explore this workaround:

1. Using this tool to copy data between QBO accounts

https://www.chronobooks.com#_r_chrono

 

2. Once you are ready to proceed, open a new QBO account

https://quickbooks.grsm.io/US

https://quickbooks.grsm.io/us-promo

 

Good luck!

jon34
Level 2

I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

This was just what I needed.  I found a few more articles that helped me get this all sorted out!  Thanks!

RaymondJayO
Moderator

I want to start 2020 fresh with zero transactions in my quickbooks. How do I wipe transactions, but not chart of accounts/vendors/rules?

Thanks for joining this thread, @JB102

 

I'll provide the two options for this. 

 

If your books are less than 60 days old, there isn't currently an option to keep all your payroll records when wiping the transactions. It won't cancel your QBO or payroll subscription, but you'll have to re-enter them. 

 

I'd first suggest exporting all the payroll reports to Excel or print them to serve as your reference. Then, delete your company data by performing the steps below.

  1. Log into your QBO account as an admin
  2. Look at the URL in your browser's address bar. Delete all the text after the last / and enter purgecompany. For example, change "https://...qbo.intuit.com/app/homepage" to "https://...qbo.intuit.com/app/purgecompany."
  3. Type Yes to confirm you want to delete your company data. 
  4. Click Wipe data.

 

If your books are 60 days old or older, these are the workflow: 

  1. Export your lists from the old account (in case you need them). Print/Export all the payroll reports
  2. Cancel your QBO and payroll subscriptions. 
  3. Create a new QBO company. For Payroll, go to the Workers or Payroll menu to sign up again. 
  4. Import your lists to the new account. Re-enter any employee or historical payroll info using the printed/exported reports. 

 

You can also refer to the steps provided by GarlynGay above. For more information, check out this article: Delete Your Data And Start Over In QBO

 

I recommend watching our video tutorials to help you effectively manage your QBO account, income, expenses, and banking.

 

Lastly, you can visit this link to help you process payroll, manage employees, pay taxes, and file forms through the program: Help on common payroll topics.

 

Leave a comment below if you have follow-up concerns about wiping your transactions or other inquiries. I'll be around to help. Take care. 

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